Italian Sausage Hoagies

I was skeptical of these, but Corey really liked them.  He described them as "like a Subway Italian Meatball Sub....only better and lighter".

ITALIAN SAUSAGE HOAGIES

Recipe Notes

Corey suggested using provolone cheese in place of mozzarella cheese as well.  Serve with Kettle chips and a salad.

Nutritional Information (per serving - serves 4)

309 calories - 7 g. fat - 20.7 g. protein - 28.5 g. carbohydrates - 2.5 g. fiber

Ingredients

• Four 2-oz. hoagie rolls, halved
• 9 oz. sweet Italian turkey sausage, cut into 1 in. thick pieces
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic (I used bottled)
• 1 c. marinara sauce
• 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1.  Preheat broiler to high.  Arrange hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and broil until toasted.  Set aside.

2.  Heat a large skillet over medium high, spray with Pam.  Add sausage to pan and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

3.  Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.

4.  Add marinara, bell pepper, and black pepper.  Bring to a boil.

5.  Reduce heat and simmer for six minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender.

6.  Arrange 3/4 c. sausage mixture over bottom half of each roll.  Sprinkel with ~2 tbsp. cheese per sandwich.

7.  Broil two minutes or until cheese melts.  Top with other halves of hoagie rolls.